NHER 66764 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of two overlapping enclosures of probable Roman date

May 2023. Aylsham and Brampton Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) Project.
One of the enclosures described below was previously recorded as part of NHER 36465.
Two, overlapping, rectilinear enclosures, of probable Roman date, are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (S1-S5). They appear to be aligned with the north side of a section of Roman road (NHER 66763) and are likely to be contemporary with its use. At the same time, the fact that the features appear to overlap suggests that more than one phase of activity is represented, albeit both of probable Roman date.
As well as the road, various other cropmarks are visible in the vicinity, including at least one ring ditch (NHER 66759) and two small square enclosures (NHER 66761 and 66762), as well as more disparate, undated cropmarks (NHER 36465). See the project report (S6) for a more detailed discussion of these sites, and the relationship of the road with the Roman town and industrial suburb of Brampton (NHER 1006 and 1124) approximately 500m to the east.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 4 May 2023.